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Collection
Fulton Opera House Collection
Title
Fulton Opera House Collection
Object ID
MG0103
Date Range
1867-1998
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Collection
Fulton Opera House Collection
Title
Fulton Opera House Collection
Description
The Fulton Opera House Collection contains programs, tickets, and schedules for public performances and events at the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The programs list cast members and celebrities, as well as advertising for businesses and sponsoring organizations. The collection also includes a booklet from the theatre's centenary celebration in 1952 and items related to the Landmark Campaign to restore and renovate the theatre in 1995.
Date Range
1867-1998
Year Range From
1867
Year Range To
1998
Date of Accumulation
1867-1998
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Abel, Walter
Armstrong, Charles Dudley
Balfour, Val
Barnes, Arthur K.
Bausmann, Walter
Beaver, James A.
Caballos, Larry
Caldwell, Anna
Carson, Jo
Caryll, Irwin
Chandler, Karen
Landis, Bertha Cochran
Darling, Mrs. A. H.
Decca, Marie
Donnelly, Dorothy
Fulton, Robert
Green, Morris
Grove, Dorothy Mary
Haas, F. W.
Hall, William B.
Hauptman, William
Hitchcock, Raymond
Hopwood, Avery
Hudson, Henry
Jones, A. L.
Kellerman, Annette
Kellogg, Clara Louise
Knipe, James L.
Piven, Byrne
Rawlins, Lester
Rea, John P.
Reinhart, Mary Roberts
Riddle, William
Romberg, Sigmund
Shearer, Sara A.
Stone, Fred
Thompson, Denman
Trostle, Don
van Bree, J.B.
Vyner, Louis
Warfel, Mary S.
Subjects
Advertisements
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Concerts
Ephemera
Musicals
Plays
Programs (Publications)
Theaters
Tickets
Fulton Opera House
Search Terms
Advertisements
Armstrong Cork Company
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Concerts
Ephemera
Finding aids
Fulton Opera House
Fulton Theatre
Junior League of Lancaster
Kiwanis Club of Lancaster
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Manuscript groups
Musicals
Newspaper clippings
Pennsylvania Council of the Arts
Performing arts
Theatrical performances
Programs
Theaters
Tickets
Extent
1 box, 24 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0103
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Other Numbers
MG-103
Other Number
MG-103
Classification
MG0103
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to database 5 February 2019.
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Collection
Musical Events Programs
Title
Musical Events Programs
Object ID
MG0267
Date Range
1858-2005
Note: This collection of Musical Events Programs contains programs for the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, Lancaster Conservatory of Music, Lancaster Community Concert Association, The American Guild of Organists, Pennsylvania Academy of Music, Musical Arts Society, The Oratorio Society, and Lancaster
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Collection
Musical Events Programs
Title
Musical Events Programs
Description
This collection of Musical Events Programs contains programs for the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, Lancaster Conservatory of Music, Lancaster Community Concert Association, The American Guild of Organists, Pennsylvania Academy of Music, Musical Arts Society, The Oratorio Society, and Lancaster Opera Company. Venues include camp meetings, local schools, churches and the Fulton Opera House. There is also an autographed program for a concert by the Trapp Family Singers in 1949.
Date Range
1858-2005
Year Range From
1858
Year Range To
2005
Date of Accumulation
1858-2005
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 07
Subjects
Programs (Publications)
Search Terms
Finding aids
Lancaster Community Concert Association
Lancaster Conservatory of Music
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Manuscript groups
Programs
Extent
1 box, 22 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English, Pennsylvania German, German
Object ID
MG0267
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Musical Events Programs (MG0267), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions noted at the item level.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-267
Classification
MG0267
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by AN, May 2013. Added to database 31 January 2022.
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Bicentennial wagon train pilgrimage to Pennsylvania, 1975-1976 : official souvenir program

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12209
Date of Publication
[c1976]
Call Number
973.3 B583
Place of Publication
[Harrisburg
Publisher
Bicentennial Commission of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
[c1976]
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1776-1976 - Pennsylvania.
Frontier and pioneer life - West (U.S.)
Wagon trains - United States.
West (U.S.) - History.
Additional Corporate Author
Bicentennial Commission of Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.3 B583
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Pennsylvania inaugural, 1971, official program

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20370
Date of Publication
1971.
Call Number
974.804 P384
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Date of Publication
1971.
Physical Description
48 p. illus., ports. 28 cm.
Notes
Includes biographies of all Pennsylvania governors.
Subjects
Pennsylvania. - Governor (1971-1979 : Shapp)
Governors - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.804 P384
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Just for kicks : a salute to the Fulton

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19676
Date of Publication
1975.
Call Number
792.0222 J95j
Responsibility
staged and directed by Christopher Brown ; produced by Jerome Cargill ; Musical Director Don Trostle.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
[publisher not identified],
Date of Publication
1975.
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations
Subjects
Junior League of Lancaster (Lancaster, Pa.)
Fulton Opera House (Lancasater, Pa.)
Theater programs - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Theater - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Amateur theater - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Theater programs.
Additional Title
Junior League of Lancaster presents just for kicks.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
792.0222 J95j
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
A program from John Updike’s "Buchanan Dying"
Object ID
MG0096 F046 In02
Date Range
1976/04/29
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Collection
James Buchanan Collection
Title
A program from John Updike’s "Buchanan Dying"
Description
A program from John Updike’s Buchanan Dying from the Green Room Theatre at Franklin and Marshall College. Lancaster.
Date Range
1976/04/29
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Buchanan, James
Updike, John Hoyer
Subjects
Programs (Publications)
Theater programs
Plays
Search Terms
Programs
Theater programs
Green Room Theatre
Franklin and Marshall College
Theatrical performances
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 8 pages to scan, 28 x 21.5 cm
Object Name
Program
Language
English
Parent Object ID
MG0096
Object ID
MG0096 F046 In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 046, Insert 02
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
Auto Racing Collection
Title
Auto Racing Collection
Object ID
MG0137
Date Range
1932-1987
the 1930s. �230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Folder 3, Insert 2 Photocopies of advertisement and programs. Item 1 Landisville Speedway Item 2 “Sports Closeups” by Le Roy Gensler Item 3 Bishop’s Cafe Item 4 R. R. Graybill’s Garage
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Collection
Auto Racing Collection
Title
Auto Racing Collection
Description
The Auto Racing Collection contains photocopies of photographs of race car drivers, newspaper articles, advertisements, and programs related to auto racing at Lancaster County speedways. The items include a history of auto racing in Lancaster County, information about J. Earl Way, and an article about a benefit for the Williams Grove Old-Timers Association.
Admin/Biographical History
J. Earl Way (1907-1997) of Salunga, Pennsylvania was a barber, dance instructor, and local band leader. He was also involved in auto racing, was a race promoter at Landisville Speedway, and wrote articles about racing for several newspapers. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/43953963/obituary-for-j-earl-way-aged-89/
Date Range
1932-1987
Year Range From
1932
Year Range To
1987
Date of Accumulation
1932-1987
Creator
Way, J. Earl, 1907-1997
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Acker, Ralph
Barzda, Joe
Bennet, W.
Bob, Gert
Bob, Joe
Bonmoyer, Herry
Brubaker, Allen
Chittwood, Joe
Cooper, Joe
Cooper, Russel
Culp, Dutch
Dotter, Clyde
Emery, E.
Emery, L. D.
Fritz, Ben
Gable, Bill
Gasta, Al
Gensler, Le Roy
Graham, Ray
Greer, Adam
Greer, Wilbur
Hamilton. Les
Heister, Duer
Herman, George
Holland, Bill
Horn, Ted
Keenig, Len
Kelcher, Ammon
Kline, Ted
Kolas, Fred
Light, Mark
Martin, Jack
Matera, Johnny
McClanagan, Don
Menke, Bill
Meyer, Newt
Miller, Paul
Mowery, Earl
Myers, Chares
Shollenberger, Ray "Dutch"
Shoop, Bill
Spahr, Russel
Stine, Ottis
Trissler, John
Way, Ardella
Way, Betsy
Way, Betty
Way, Fern
Way, John Earl
Way, Steven
Wentz, Walt
Wilt, Dave
Wolf, M. J.
Young, Paul
Subjects
Advertisements
Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Automobile racing--Accidents
Automobiles
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Programs (Publications)
Racetracks (Automobile racing)
Stock car drivers
Search Terms
Advertisements
Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Automobile racing--Accidents
Automobiles
Bird-in-Hand, East Lampeter Twp.
Bird-in-Hand Speedway
Bishop's Café
Cars
Central Speedway
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Columbia
Finding aids
Greer's Motor Dome
Landisville, East Hempfield Twp.
Landisville Speedway
Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Manuscript groups
Newspaper clippings
Lancaster Fairgrounds
Pennsylvania Casualty Company
Programs
R. R. Graybill's Garage
Racetracks
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Russ Cooper's Riley Special
Sambler Special
Speedways
Star Beer Special A V8 Ford
Statistics
Stock car drivers
Williams Grove Old Timers
Wyomissing, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Young Bros.
Extent
1 box, 7 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0137
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Auto Racing Collection (MG0137), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-137
Classification
MG0137
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by AS, 1999. Finding aid typed by KS, March 2013. Added to database 25 September 2021.
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Collection
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Photograph Collection
Title
Photograph of Andre Watts performing with Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Object ID
LSO-01-03-04
Date Range
August 6, 1978
  1 image  
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Photograph Collection
Title
Photograph of Andre Watts performing with Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Description
Andre Watts peforming at Pucillo Gymnasium at Millersville University with Lancaster Symphony Orchestra conducted by Louis Vyner.
Provenance
Gift of the Penn Square Music Conservatory and the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra.
Date Range
August 6, 1978
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Watts, Andre
Vyner, Louis
Subject
Photographs
Classification
LSO-01-03-04
Search Terms
Music
Musicians
Pianists
Concerts
Millersville University
Pucillo Gymnasium
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Conductors
Place
Millersville
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
6.75 x 10 inches
Object ID
LSO-01-03-04
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Collection
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Photograph Collection
Title
Photograph of Louis Vyner and Richard Yardumian with Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Object ID
LSO-01-05-16
Date Range
April 20, 1975
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Photograph Collection
Title
Photograph of Louis Vyner and Richard Yardumian with Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Description
Louis Vyner, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra conductor, at right on podium, applauds Richard Yardumian, taking bow in center, following the playing of the Philadelphi composer's "Armenian Suite" at the Composer's Award Concert at the Fulton Opera House. Charles Rex, guest concertmeister, left, raises his violin bow in approbation of the composer's work.
Provenance
Gift of the Penn Square Music Conservatory and the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra.
Date Range
April 20, 1975
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Vyner, Louis
Yardumian, Richard
Rex, Charles
Subject
Photographs
Classification
LSO-01-05-16
Search Terms
Music
Musicians
Conductors
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Awards
Concerts
Fulton Opera House
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
LSO-01-05-16
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Collection
Scrapbook Collection
Title
Catharine B. Spitler Scrapbook, Book 1, 1937-1943
Catharine B. Spitler Scrapbook, Book 2, 24 December 1971- 15 April 1987
Object ID
MG0434_Box079and080
Date Range
1937-1943; 1971-1987
Collection
Scrapbook Collection
Title
Catharine B. Spitler Scrapbook, Book 1, 1937-1943
Catharine B. Spitler Scrapbook, Book 2, 24 December 1971- 15 April 1987
Description
Catharine B. Spitler, a resident of Landisville, Pennsylvania, compiled these scrapbooks. Book one contains information primarily about World War II. The newspaper clippings include information about Lancaster natives, both men and women that were involved in World War II, including ranks and location of service. There are also articles about the United States involvement in World War II. Interesting local articles and programs discuss the World War II Memorial in West Hempfield Township. Columbia's Sesquicentennial was documented through a series of newspaper clippings located in this scrapbook.
Book two is a compilation of newspaper clippings, engagement announcements, wedding announcements and obituaries pertaining to Lancastrians. Locations around Lancaster County that were mentioned are as follows: Lancaster, Hempfield, Ephrata, Maytown and Mount Joy. An interesting subject within the second scrapbook is the1972 Flood of Lancaster (Hurricane Agnes).
Date Range
1937-1943; 1971-1987
Creation Date
1937-1943; 1971-1987
Year Range From
1937
Year Range To
1987
Creator
Spitler, Catharine Bard, 1911-1989, compiler
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 22
People
Spitler, Catharine Bard
Subjects
Announcements
Church buildings--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Ephrata Cloister
Floods--Pennsylvania
Hurricane Agnes, 1972
Hurricanes
Methodists--Pennsylvania
Obituaries
Programs (Publications)
Scrapbooks
World War, 1939-1945
Search Terms
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Columbia
Ephrata
Lancaster
Maytown, East Donegal Twp.
Mount Joy
Newspaper clippings
Obituaries
Scrapbooks
West Hempfield Twp.
World War II
WWII
Extent
2 volumes
Object Name
Scrapbook
Language
English
Object ID
MG0434_Box079and080
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions. Please request these items by contacting Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to your visit.
Copyright
These items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Boxes 79 and 80
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 28 September 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Books 128 and 130.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
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